I went to Queens Park School and left in 1967. I remember so many things about that school. Miss Gray who was more scary than Mr Tibble (for us girls anyway), she always reminded me of the Queen Mother and would insist that I removed my make up (I'm not wearing any Miss honest) when I thought I looked like Dusty Springfield. Miss Highgate who was sooo glamorous. Mr Millthorpe. My own favourite was Mr Metcalf. I loved boxing and history so was a bit of a teacher's pet. I was in Caburn house (motto "stands alone") but longed to be in Ditchling cos that's where all the good looking boys were. I also remember the trip to the playing fields for games and having lessons in All Souls church with an open fire...

Ron Metcalf was a very good friend of mine when I first started teaching in Brighton and I did some temporary work at QPS in 1950, when I had just finished National Service. I was soon in the boxing fraternity, eventually becoming a judge and referee in Middlesex. I wonder if you knew that Ron was an early invader of the Normandy beaches in 1944 (within the first week) and had a grenade thrown at him which exploded but the blast passed across his back harmlessly.

My dad, Reginald Laycock, went to Queens Park School, he was born in 1932 so must have attended from around 1937 to 1946.My mum, Marion Dabson, went to the senior school around 1944 until 1948. They have some very amusing memories of the teachers! Also my friend Joy Stoner went there in 1966, so Tricia may remember her.

Is that Joy Stoner who used to live in Islingword Street?

I was at Queens Park for roughly about a year from 1965 to 1966 before moving up to Scotland with my mother. I remember some of the teachers; Mr Crumb, Moody Metcalf, he did history lessons, Mr Hughes was our form teacher and taught English lessons. We travelled over to Sheepcoat Valley for sports lessons mainly rugby. Cross country running round Queens Park itself. Speech and Drama lessons at a small annexe place just up the hill from the school. Does anybody remember me? Probably not. Some of the guys in my class were Mick Salter, David Tourle, Keith Robleido, Paul Lambert, and Trevor Paterson. Girls were Diane Terry, Sharon Warner, can't really remember the rest.

I was at Queens Park from 1966 and my friends there were Tricia Leonard who has contacted me, Janet Preston, Merle Blakeley, Linda Phillips and Joy Stoner. Joy lived in a large house on the corner of Freshfield Road and later moved to Foredown Drive, Portslade. Is this the same Joy that's been mentioned before?

I think Joy Stoner used to live in Islingword Rd, then moved to the corner of Freshfield. We went to St Luke's Juniors together. Does anyone hear from her?

I was at Queens Park 1965 -1968. I was in the C classes right through. Roger Krum I remember was a good teacher who did geography (helped me a lot in my teens). I wonder does anyone know what happened to him?

I left this school in 1957. I remember teachers like Miss Gray, and Mr Metcalf.  It was quite difficult as I had to follow on from two older sisters. In fact my younger sister refused to go to this school, her words were,"I wont stand a chance after you three".

I attended QP school from September 1964 to July 1970. In those days I had the different surname of 'Ritchie'. My memories of this school I have to say are mixed, but I suppose things were different in those days. I recall that for the first couple of terms that I was there form 1A's form room was situated in an old primary school building with open fireplaces located a considerable distance away in (I think) Essex Street, which was subsequently entirely demolished. After that our form room became Room 8 in the main building. First year form teacher was the all too memorable Mr McNeff. I also recall occasionally taking speech training/drama lessons in the Park Hill annex mentioned above, I believe it was the crypt of a small former church building? Right next door to the school building in those days was the body repair works of the Southdown Bus Company, and a little distance down Park Street was a sweet shop run by a Miss Barnet. Particularly remembered friends from my six years at QP would include: David Maplesden, Andrew Morgan, Carl Davies, Keith Denyer, Andy Basford, Nigel Medhurst, Geoff Bowers, Brian Southern, Ian Newman, David Habgood, David Hughes, Michael Brown, Phillip and John Jack, David Adams, K. Nangi (from 1968), Lawrence Boarer, Mervin Coombes, Phillip Pelling, Sally Singer, Shelly Phillips, Lynn Maxwell, Janice Meechen, Margaret Butterfield, Elaine Nelson. Mr Tibble was headmaster throughout my time in the school, and taught GCE classes for English language in his panelled study during my last year there.

I went to Queen's Park with my brothers Danny and Tony. I left in 1960. I lived in George Street.

I went to Queens Park up until 1975. Friends were Freddy Hughes, Molly Mercer and Barry Bradbury. Hated the place I have to say. Would love to hear from Fred if anyone knows him though.

I left in 1976 - know of Phil Lambert,and others he mentioned. I was glad to leave, but now at 51 I wish I could go back. Contact me if you wish email lee.burton95@yahoo.co.uk lee

I went to Queens park as well. I know micky, danny and tony. All good friends. Just about the whole of our neighborhood went to this school. Crazy dayz,

I went to Queens Park School, which in my day was Park Street, between 1946/195 - quite good at sport mostly athletics. Best days of my life. I lived in Islingwood Road and Southampton Street at the time. I remember Metcalf and a Mr Martin who attended the 1948 Olympics in London. I remember he was very quick to come back with an answer. One time one pupil who was laying on a bench at a PT lesson said he was "laying on a crack sir", Mr Martin said "One of these days you will be glad of that". He was a great teacher, he was always ready to have a laugh. Some of names I can remember were Ray Cole, Albert Ovette, Jacky Graham was a school captain Rosemary Burgess, Paddy Wadey, Mickey Beasant and Johnny were very good at boxing - to name a few in one of my classes. Bob Roberts Qld Australia.

I went to Queen's Park School from 1960-1964. I moved there from Elm Grove School. I remember Mr Metcalf, John Bradley and Peter Root. I now live in Cornwall

I was a student at Queens Park between 1949 and 1951. I remember most of the teachers mentioned. I was in class 1A and 2A during those years, also a member of the school football team that won the A F Farmer League. I still have the certificate. Also remember a girl Dianne Blanchad who was in class 3 or 4 during those years. She was very pretty but alas I lost contact many years ago. It was good to visit this site and St Marys it brings back old memories.

I went to QPCS from 1952-1956. Mr Richardson and Tibble were headmasters. Miss Gray and Miss Chaplin were formidable teachers. Mr. Hoare was the favorite of the girls and Mr. Millthorpe was a bit scary. Ron Metcalfe was a great history teacher. My friends were Jane Morrison, Wendy Funnel, Jennifer Richards, Janet Gwilliam. Zena Morgan, Josie Mitchell and Pearl Atkin.s Most of us went to St. Mary's VP school as well. Would love to hear from any of you or your family members. I live in Pinehurst, North Carolina where my husband and I retired to from Morristown, NJ five years ago. Have lived in the USA for forty years, but still visit Brighton when I can.

I went to this school between 1982-1985. I can't remember any of the teachers' names but can picture there faces. I lived in Holland Street at the time, then moved to Islingword Road, did I go to school with any of you? email me paul171203@hotmail.co.uk

Hello Gwen, I spent the four years that I was at Queens Park in the same class as you. I remember you well along with Wendy Funnel, Kate Meadows etc. I had a long conversation with Bert Hoare just before he died and he told me that he was in touch with Joyce Winter. I attended several reunions in the past few years. The only member of our class that I met was Micheal Dearing.

I went to QPS, I must admit, I didn't like it. I did enjoy cooking with Miss Smith. I remember Phil Lamburt. I was known as Scottie, I use to live in Tillstone Street.

I attended Queen's Park from 1962-1966, great days overall. I remember running around Queens Park in PE with Ron Metcalf keeping a beedy eye on us all to make sure we did not cut across the park. A few names from my class:- Brian Brown, Chris Stokell, Alan Partridge, Chris Evans, Ian Wickins, Chris Ruffell, Alistair Lang, Geoff Farmer, Katrina Marchant, Susan Tann, Joan Phillips, Andrea Warner. Games periods were held at East Brighton Park, I was House Captain of Wilmington, Burt Hoare was House Teacher. I remember Brian Moody, Mr Milthorpe, Mr Hugues, Mr Tomsett to name but a few.

I attended Queens Park Secondary Modern and I would be very interested to know how many people remember me. I was in C class throughout between 1970 and 1976. Just a few names to throw in the hat: Tony Dickens, Tony Hyland, Billy Harland, David Seager, Maria Fowler, Rodney Harrison, Ian Smith.....just a few to ponder on

As I've already said before, I attended Queen's Park secondry modern school between 1970-1976. I remember Mr Moody Ron Metcalf from when I done the Duke of Edinburgh award at Burwash, also Mr Hughes, Mr Milthrope deputy head master if my memory serves me right and Mr Tibble was headmaster. Mr Hoare, Miss Gray and Mr Tomsett. I was in Ditchling House, I was always trying to get out of cricket as I hated the sport...lot of runs round the old tip at Wilson Avenue. If anybody is interested in a reunion get in touch at pjhorny58@hotmail.co.uk

Moved to Brighton in 1955 from London. Was at Queen's Park Secondary for a short time prior to passing the 13+ and moving on to Varndean. Anyone remember the name of the English Teacher Miss/Mrs? who taught there at that time? Ian Hunt Alberta, Canada.

I remember a lot of the names. Hugh Hazelton and Richard Golds mention also Mr Turner who was form Teacher and taught music. He also took games at east Brighton where I remember pulling his track suit down when he said James you will tackle me when playing rugby. He never asked again.

Hi Bob Roberts, I remember you in the pigeon club with my late husband Bob Aldridge. Are you Australian by now and do you still race pigeons? It would be nice to hear from you.

This is for Bob Dainty. Hi Bob, I remember you and your mom and dad, you used to live down the bottom of Freshfield Road. I know you had a lot of siblings and that you and Albert Marchant were buddies. Let me have your e-mail and we can catch up on other buddies from school. I live in the USA.

Hi Ian Hunt, I believe the English teacher at that time was Miss Chaplain. Miss Davis was Science teacher followed by Mrs. Patterson. Mr. Yates was art teacher followed by Oscar Tomsett. I also remember a very young and handsome teacher coming in just before I left in 1956, but I do not remember his name or which subject he taught. Did you know Albert Marchant?, he was a great boxer at the time. Also am I correct in thinking that Paul Schofield the famous British actor attended Queens Park school? Let me know who you remember in classes.

I've rememberd an incident that happend to me during my spell at Queens Park. There was a teacher called Mr Smith that took wood work classes, when our class was taking its turn at his workshop after being told never to hit the chisels without the blade in contact with the job in hand, I did! Several times and the blade shot out of the handle and bounced across the floor blunting the edge. Mr mith went bonkers and gave me six of the very best that he could muster. After sitting in the playground for the rest of the lesson he told me that I had to sweep up the workshop after the class had gone. Whilst doing as asked I noticed that Mr Smith had left a bunch of keys on his desk so I picked them up and was on my way to give them back too him, but the little devil on my shoulder whisperd in my ear and told me too drop them in the boiling glue pot that was at the back of the room! Hmmm, good idea I thought, just as I let them go he came into the room looking for them,catching me in the act. Oh well it was another six, but this time from Mr Metcalfe, bet he had a secret laugh.

Hi all former class mates, I attended Queens Park school from 1952-1956 and was in the b stream throughout my four years. I used to help to assemble the boxing ring, at different schools and locations (like the Brighton Dome) with the help (or hinderance of Mr Metcalf ha ha). I was also in the school chess team (only to make the number up I think). Reading through your many comments bought back many happy memories of my years at Queens Park.

I was at Queens Park from 1966 to 1969, I remember Mr Metcalf, Mr Green?, Mr Straik and loads of pupils. I have no pictures and would love to see some, if anyone has any, my email address is ianr.jackson@gmx.com

Queens Park - there between 68-73 my mates were Frances Knight, Kay Jackson, Lisa Thomsett, Julie Cosham and more but cannot recall surnames. My older brother Steve was there before he left for Longhill. I lived in Windmill Street and all our friends lived close by, not like now. I can remember pushing schoolmates in the pond at Queens Park- sorry for that now. I am still living in Brighton, love the place- anyone remember me?

I left QPS at 15, wanting to stay on but had to work in order to help financially support the household. Was in the A stream, my twin brother, Michael, in the B. I remember with affection, Mr. Thomsett and Mr. Bunker who always gave me A's, the former for Art, the latter for French, a new subject at the school, and to Miss Chaffinch who introduced me to classical music, for which I am eternally indebted. Thank you all. Wished I could have stayed on longer.

Hi i was wondering if any body knew my Dad Reg Freeman. He went to Queen's Park Secondary School around 1961 and lived in Lincoln street?

Hi Lee Burton, are you the Lee Burton that I used to bunk off school with to go fishing in the rock pools and make our own lead sinkers in Frey Bentos tins on your mum's stove? Some other common friends were Colin Haley, Mike Bjarky and Garry Brown. I was there from 1970 - 1975 in 1A then in the B stream. I was in Ditchling house and I do remember Mr. Tibbles, Metcalfe, Moody, Hughes, Miss Hourie (French) Anthony Harvey, Bentinck and my favourite teacher was Oscar Thomsett. I was also one of the kids who prefered to run around the tip and later along the coast and back through Ovingdean. We lived in Sussex street and I was pushed into the pond on my second day at school!

I attended QPS 1971 - 1976 and remember all the teachers mentioned in the various comments. At the time getting wrapped across the knuckles seemed a tad harsh however. If anyone recalls, Les Perkins, Ben Blackston, Paul Woods, Tony Burbidge drop me a line.

Hi Gwen, here just been reading through some of these comments and noticed somebody asking after my late brother Albert Marchant.  Does anybody else remember him?